Frequently Asked Questions
What is "counseling"?
Counseling is when a person, couple, or family (often called a client) meets with a professional trained to help the client work through current difficulties and meet their counseling goals. Counseling is conducted either in-person or virtually and can involve only the client, other members in the client system (family, partner, etc.), or in a group format. Psalm 46 Counseling only offers virtual counseling at this time for individuals and couples using a clinically-informed, Biblical counseling modality. However, the specifics of counseling will look differently depending on what the client's unique needs and goals are.
Who should go to counseling?
Anyone looking for more fulfillment, purpose or wellness in their lives should attend counseling. I have seen clients from multiple ages, backgrounds, and experiences all dealing with different problems. I believe that if the client is able to put in the work for counseling and has support from their support system, change is possible and can last.
What if counseling with you as my counselor doesn’t work out?
Not every counselor is a good match for every client. You may have a problem that extends beyond what the Counselor knows how to treat, or the personalities styles may not mesh. All of that is ok! Trust is a crucial component of counseling, and I would argue that work cannot be successful if there is mistrust in the therapeutic relationship. The Counselor should never take offense to a client deciding they would feel more comfortable seeking care from someone else.
If you feel that you cannot continue with counseling due to misconduct and wish to make a complaint, you can do so by filling out the Complaints and Grievance Form with Psalm 46 Counseling and with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
When will counseling end?
Counseling ends when the client and Counselor decide it should. The timing varies, but it will end for everyone at some point. Termination (officially ending counseling services) is necessary and is considered from the beginning of treatment. I have found that some clients require a long stint in therapy and others need only a few sessions before they feel they can function optimally and have met their treatment goals. At other times, other life difficulties prevent counseling from continuing. In this case, I do my best to help clients transition to other appropriate care.
How much does counseling cost?
I believe that all people deserve to receive care when they desire to do so; this extends to my philosophy about paying for counseling services. I offer individual, couples, and family private pay sessions at $50/session. There is a one time ($35) fee for couples counseling due to assessment materials that are required to purchase for the first session.
I also partner with Mentaya for any clients who wish to use their Out of Network benefits and submit their sessions for reimbursement through their insurance carrier. To learn more about fees for counseling, please request a consultation or view the Practice Policies and Informed Consent Psychotherapy Treatment and Counseling Services form.
Why do you offer virtual counseling?
For many clients, the time and cost associated with traveling to a counseling session is a barrier. I want to help eliminate barriers to care! Therefore, I offer virtual counseling (or teletherapy) so my clients can join session with as little extra resources spent (money and time) as possible.
I need to go to counseling with someone else. Can you do that?
Of course! I have experience working with couples and family systems. For couples looking for either couples counseling or premarital counseling, I use the Prepare/Enrich structure and operate from the same Biblical lens that individual counseling clients experience.